Buyer Planner

Essential Duties:

• Coordinate purchasing activity with manufacturing departments to acquire inventory in a cost effective and timely manner

• Anticipate any challenges or disruptions in supply or quality and provide alternative solutions

• Oversee vendors and ensure adequate procedures are in place to minimize variances and defect material issues

• Maintain consistent lines of communication with Production, Sales, Engineering and other departments to confirm needs are met and strategize on future goals

• Perform detailed analysis to determine optimal supply chain strategies and tactics

• Develop/review processes within planning to reduce service failures

• Oversee maintenance of current price information; department and supplier product information; supplier contracts, servicing agreements, etc.

• Build and maintain good supplier and customer relationships

• Prepare and submit reports as directed

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree and/or 5+ years experience in procurement for a manufacturing business in the building and construction segment

• Strong knowledge of department products (steel, chemical, plastic films, lumber, packaging, MRO), supply chain strategies, transportation issues, warehousing, accounting, and office procedures

• Ability to multitask, organize, and prioritize in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines and with minimal supervision

• Strong analysis skills

• Strong negotiating skills

• Medium to advanced skills with MS Excel, MSWord, SAP or other MRP system

Computer Skills:

• Must be highly proficient in all Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Power Point) and Outlook

Certificates and Licenses:

• CPM, CPSM, APP, or other purchasing credentials

Other Skills and Requirements:

• High level of interpersonal skills

• Good to excellent spelling, grammar and written communication skills.

• Excellent telephone and oral communication skills.

• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.